Skeletal System Quiz 270 (20 MCQs)

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1. The sternum is also known as the breastbone. To which skeleton does it belong?

Correct Answer: A) Axial skeleton.

2. The ..... primary job is to allow movement and flexibility for the organism.

Correct Answer: A) Appendicular.

3. What do you call the hard outer layer of bone?

Correct Answer: B) Compact bone.

4. 12 pair of costae

Correct Answer: A) Ribs.

5. What is the Medical Abbreviation for the definition Osteoarthritis

Correct Answer: A) OA.

6. An example of an immovable joint is found in the .....

Correct Answer: C) Skull.

7. The smallest bone in your body is called the

Correct Answer: B) Stapes.

8. Another name for the skull

Correct Answer: B) Cranium.

9. How can you strengthen your bones

Correct Answer: A) Drinking lots of calcium.

10. Runs through the middle of each osteon and contains small blood vessels for nourishing the bone and nerve fibers for signaling

Correct Answer: B) Central canal (Haversian canal).

11. What are the main parts of skeletal system?

Correct Answer: B) Backbone, Skull, Rib-cage, Limbs.

12. Fibrous, superficial covering that protects diaphysis

Correct Answer: A) Periosteum.

13. Over one half of human bones are in the ..... and .....

Correct Answer: D) Hands, feet.

14. What two bones did Mr. Myers break?

Correct Answer: C) Tibia and Fibula.

15. Spongy bone is relatively solid

Correct Answer: B) False.

16. This bone protects the brain.

Correct Answer: C) Skull.

17. Which of the following is an example of an immovable joint?

Correct Answer: A) Sutures.

18. Bones can Fuse themselves back together when they break

Correct Answer: B) False.

19. Elbows and Knees are an example of what type of joint?

Correct Answer: A) Hinge Joint.

20. A place where 2 bones meet and allow for movement is called?

Correct Answer: C) Joint.